Neighbour Dispute Solicitors

Expert Lawyers for Neighbour Disputes

A dispute with a neighbour is when two or more neighbours have a disagreement over something to the point where these disputes then quickly become a point of stress and anxiety in your day to day life. 

Unfortunately, having a dispute with a neighbour is more common than most think, our expert team of Dispute and Litigation Solicitors have a wide range of experience regarding all types of conflicts between neighbours. 

We have over 60 years experience as a law firm and our team will handle your case with the utmost care and efficiency to reach the outcome you are looking for. 

Eric Robinson Solicitors can offer a fixed fee dispute advice hour session for £150 + VAT (£180), where we can establish your current dispute and your standing, with no obligation to use our services further. 

Contact your closest office today to book your appointment.

Common Types of Disputes

A dispute with a neighbour can start for a range of reasons, however, there are more common types than others, these include:

Noise Disputes – Such as loud music, barking dogs or parties

Parking Disputes – Such as a neighbour parking on your property, blocking access to your drive or parking in a space not allocated to them

Boundary Disputes – Such as erecting a fence in the wrong place, hedge/tree boundaries or right of way disputes

Anti-Social Behaviour – Acts of aggression, harassment, littering or vandalism 

Invading Privacy – For example, installing CCTV that points at your property or the use of drones. 

However, the list above is not exhaustive, if you are in a situation with a neighbour that is causing tension and stress, this can be classed as a dispute.

Evidence You May Need

To help with your case, it is important that you gather evidence of how your neighbours behaviour is affecting you. Gathering this evidence can help establish a pattern of this behaviour and support you if you need legal action. 

For example:

• Keeping a detailed log of incidents (dates, times, what happened, who was involved) 
• Photo or video evidence (showing damage, blocked access or positioning of CCTV)
• Keep communications with your neighbours (texts, emails or letters)
• Relevant legal documents (title deeds, boundary plans, historical property maps)

Resolving Neighbour Disputes

Before legal action may be needed, there are steps you can take to help resolve the dispute you are having with your neighbour. 

For example:

• Communicate with your neighbour about the situation, by doing this when your concerns first start can help deescalate the situation and stop it from developing into something bigger. 
• Mediation is a cost effective way of resolving disputes without having to go to court. Our Mediation Solicitors can work with you and your neighbour to resolve your situation as quickly and efficiently as possible. 
• If you feel your neighbour is being aggressive, showing signs of harassment, becoming threatening, or you feel they are breaking the law, the police should be contacted.
• If you feel your efforts so far have been unsuccessful, we then recommend that you begin taking legal action, whilst this is the most severe form of action, it may become necessary.

How we Can Help

Our expert team understands how stressful a dispute can be with a neighbour, it can easily affect your day to day life. 

Our Neighbour Dispute Solicitors are here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that your specific situation is handled professionally and efficiently so you can get back to normality. 

Book your dispute advice hour session today for £150 + VAT (£180) to see where you stand.  

We have solicitor offices in:

• Southampton
• Hedge End
• Chandlers Ford
• Winchester
• Lymington 
• Shoreham-by-Sea
• Marlborough
• Richmond Upon Thames